Sr Principal Engineer Process

About the role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is looking for a Senior Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer located on-site in Rolling Meadows, IL who will lead efforts needed in standing up, modifying and/or sustaining assembly/process capabilities for aerial, military-grade, or space-grade Electronic Warfare Systems and Subsystems.

Key Responsibilities

As a Technical Leader, this individual will be responsible for:

• Shaping bids during proposal phase and collaborating with cross functions to achieve producibility in new and updated product design.
• Developing a plan/roadmap to address KPIs for identified assemblies by leading cross-functional discussions, preparing ROI/business case and pursuing funding where needed.
• Leading & driving to on schedule and on budget completion of non-recurring process engineering work packages and capital projects.
• Performing Earned Value to track progress and put mitigation in place to address schedule or cost risks. [CAM]
• Reporting progress at multiple levels of leadership.
• Generate and maintain/revise Manufacturing Engineering Process Specifications, Work Instructions, Routers, Tooling/Fixturing and Equipment.
• Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors.

Behavioral Traits Sought Out

The Manufacturing Engineers are expected to be problem solvers with the ability to provide results that are innovative and often achieved through collaboration across functional groups. We seek individuals with proven excellence in the following 6 core competencies:

• Takes high levels of Self-accountability and Ownership
• Acts with Speed
• Responds to Challenges with Resilience
• Leads with Courage
• Sets vision for the assigned products
• Builds a High Performing Team

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or related degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in equivalent fields and minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Experience in creating process work instructions, developing/improving manufacturing processes, and/or working in a design or systems environment with limited assistance.
• Experience in leading medium scale projects or leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be willing to get CAM certified within 3 months from start.
• United States citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAM certification and experience performing earned value/CAM efforts preferred.
• Experience with leading executive presentations.
• Proven excellence with Root Cause Corrective Action methods.
• Prior experience troubleshooting Circuit Card Assemblies.
• Proven experience in encapsulation processes.
• Demonstrated excellence and/or education in use of the DMAIC process.
• Active DoD Security Clearance but not required.

Pay & Schedule

• Salary range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00
• Travel: 10% of the Time
• Relocation assistance: Not available
• Clearance required for start: No (Secret clearance type)